Hotels.com® and "Katie" to Reward Weight-Loss Challengers of Atlanta with 10 All Inclusive Vacations to Mexico
DALLAS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotels.com® was featured on Katie Couric's daytime talk show, "Katie" (check local listings) on May 20th, 2013 to help to continue to motivate city employees of Atlanta to achieve personal wellness goals.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Strengthens Business Development Team
Keyser and Wilkerson Appointed to Top Sales Leadership Positions DESTIN, FL, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the #1 resort on Florida's Emerald Coast, today announced it is strengthening its business development team with the appointment of two key executives. Nancy Wilkerson has been promoted to director of group sales and Daniel Keyser has been named to executive director of resort sales, overseeing the resort's sales efforts inclusive of group, transient and social business. According to Mark Hodgdon, general manager of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Dan and Nancy will bring significant strength and leadership to the resort.  "Based on market indicators and steadily improving ...

Travel Hack: Take in Trendy Neighborhoods to Stretch Your Travel Budget
DALLAS, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When your leisure or business travels take you to one of Americans' favorite major destinations, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the city beyond tourist landmarks, packed restaurants and long taxi lines.

Ascend Hotel Collection Adds 100th Property - Hotel Elan, Calgary
LOS ANGELES, May, 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Hotel Collection® from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, today announced the opening of its 100th hotel, a milestone for the portfolio of independent hotels launched in late 2008.    The announcement was made at the company's annual convention in Los Angeles on the heels of a string of additions that marked the Collection's expansion into such top destinations as Las Vegas, Napa Valley, Sedona and Baltimore.

Choice Hotels International Opens 88 New Hotels in Q1 2013
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, announced robust system growth with the addition of 88 newly opened franchised properties during the first quarter of 2013.